Learning Objective

The students able to :

Introducing yourself properly

Identify the expression of introducing

Responding to the introducing

Create a Dialogue of Introduction

What is introduction ?
- Introduction is an expression of introduction to know one's identity, we need to introduce
ourselves to a clearer communication process with whom we talk, about what we are talking about
and other conditions.

- There are two forms of introduction that is formal and informal

introduce myself !

a. formal introduction
A formal introduction is used when you introduce yourself in a formal room for example. Self in front of
class, workroom, meeting room and Official forums, such as seminars ,. Formal intakes are used in
formal situations.
Here are some Exspression and Responses for formal introduction
Expression Formal Introduction
• Good morning. My name is Beny
• Please, allow me to introduce myself.
• May I introduce myself. My name is Kasih
• Would you mind if I introduce myself. My name is Kasih
• Let me introduce myself
• I would like to introduce myself. My name is Kasih
• Good evening. My name is Beny.
• May I introduce myself? I’m Beny.
• Let me introduce myself. My name is Beny.
• How do you do? My name is Beny.

Responses
• Good morning, how do you do?
• How do you do, nice to meet you?
• Oh, hello, nice to meet you
• I am Kasih / my name’s Kasih
• Hi /Hello Mr Beny
• Hi, I’m Kasih. Glad to meet you.
• Hello. My name’s Kasih. Pleased to meet you.
• Good evening. I’m Kasih. How do you do?
• How do you do? My name is Kasih. Nice to meet you

.Example of formal Introduction :

- Let me introduce myself. My name is Evi Herawati, and you can call me “Evi”. I was born in the
Jakarta on 18th October 1994. I live at Pemuda street, Rawamangun, RT/RW: 007/001, East Jakarta,
Post Code: 13220. I am studying in SMA Negeri 36 Jakarta in the 10th grade. My favourite subjects at
school are art and geography . My hobbies are cycling, listen the music , reading comics, watch movie
and comedy because that all make me happy and entertain my self. My father works at foreign
company and my mother is housewife I was the youngest of two sisters. I have one sister, her name
is Nina. She graduated Trisakti University. I have pleasant personality. I’m very friendly,sometimes
Iam shy if I meet new people. Sometimes I become annoying person and selfish. I like study hard and
I smile a lot. I have a parents who very loving me. They are never mind to accept all my desire. After I
am finishing my study,I want to be a teacher and I want to give my parents is happiness that previous
ever they give me.

a. Informal Introduction
Informal introduction is used when you introduce yourself to someone at about the same age with
you. Informal introduction id used in a non formal situation. Usually used on unofficial events or
forums, such as introductions when in public meet new friends or friends. Commonly used words are
as follows :
- Here are some Exspression and Responses for informal introduction

Expression Informal introduction

- Hello, I am Haliza Nice to meet you
- Hi, I am Haliza Nice to meet you
- Excuse me. I am Haliza what’s your ?
- Hi, what’s your name ?
Responses
- Hi, I am Rifki. Nice to meet you
- Hello, I am Rifki Nice to meet you
- I am Rifki
- Hello. I am Rifki / My name’s
Example of informal introduction :
Hi friends My name is Jack Ortiz. But please call me Jack or Carlitos. Carlitos is a Spanish name
which means that Masculine in English. I was born in Texas on 31 October 1998. I am 18 years old. I
live at Austin No. 40 Round Rock, Texas. I live with my parents. I am single and I am a student. I
study at The University of Texas. I have taken a Business as my majoring.
How to create a good Introduction?

The thing you should know is about the 3 main points in conveying a material:
Opening
Main Idea
Closing

A. Opening
Is the first step where you should open by saying greeting.

Greeting has 2 types:

Formal / Official: Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening.
Informal / Unofficial: Hi, Hello
Example in the sentence:

Good morning Mr. Rudolph, I would like to introduce myself. (Formal)

Hi friends, I will introduce myself. (Informal)
B. Main Idea
Is the essence of the material to be delivered. In this case the Introduction.
What are the content in Introduction?
• Name
• Place and Date Born
• Age
• Address
• Status
• Religion
• Blood Code
• Hobby
• Family Background

1. Name
Name there are 2 kinds:
• Full Name - Original Name
• Nick Name - Popular Name

2. Place and Date Born

To make a sentence about Place and Date Born you will use the preposition:
• In to Place
• On for Date
Example in Sentence:
I was born in Texas on 31 October 1998

3. Age
Example in Sentence:
• I am 18 years old.

4. Address
Example in Sentence:
• I live in Texas. Still common
• I live at Austin No 40 Round Rock, Texas. Specific lebis
5. Status / Status
Status has 2 types:
• Marital Status / Relationship
• Occupation
Example in Sentence:
• I am single. - Marital Status.
• I am a student. - Occupation.

6. Religion
Example in Sentence:
I am a Moslem.
• If you are Muslim - I am a Moslem.
• If you are Christian - I am a Christian.
• If you are Hindus - I am a Hindoo.
• If you are Buddhist-I am a Buddhist.

7. Blood Code
Example in Sentence:
• My blood code is O

8. Hobby
• Hobbies are important in delivering introductory material / Introduction. Because of the hobby of
chatter can be closer and familiar.
Example in Sentence :
• I like playing the guitar and listening to the music.
9. Family Background
For Family Background, you can simply introduce your family in general.
Before introducing your family, it's a good idea to open it using the following sentence:
• I would like to tell my family.

C. Closing
Is a cover sentence or often called Leave Taking
Example in Sentence:
• I think that's enough. Thanks for your time and your attention. It's nice to see you.

Task 1

Formal conversition
Today is the first day at school for Dian. She meets Rian. Then, they introduce each other.
Dian : Good morning. Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Dian.
Rian : Good morning. My name is Rian. Nice to meet you.
Dian : Nice to meet you too. We are in the same class, right? I saw your name in the students’ list of
my class:
Rian : Yeah, right. By the way, what book is that?
Dian : This is a book about cooking
Rian : Oh, so you like cooking? I like cooking too.
Dian : Really? Good, so I have a friend to share with. Anyway, I must go now. Bye.
Rian : Bye. Take care.
Informal conversation
Lina is reading a book in the city park. There is someone , Tuti, approaching her.
Tuti : Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit beside you? I’m waiting my friend.
Lina : No. It’s OK. My name is Lina.
Tuti : Hi, I’m Tuti.nice to meet you ?
Lina : nice to meet you too Lina

EXERCISE

Task 1

Fill in the blanks with the words provided in the below !

Tony : hi,my name is Tony. (1)…………………..?
Lyra : my name is Lyra.(2) ……………………….Tony.
Tony : nice to meet you too Lyra. By the way (3) ……………………?
Lyra : I live in JL.Murakata no 17. How’s about you ?
Tony : (4)…………..…., I live at 15.
Lyra : really ? That's good, (5)………………….?
Tony : Yes, of course.
Lyra : by the way Do you have a sister at home?
Tony .(6)………………. And you ?
Lyra : (7)………………. , She is very cute and adorable.
Tony : really ? I really like the little ones.
Lyra : You can meet my sister just come to my house later.
Tony : Yes surely I will later to your house.
Lyra : by the way What are your hobbies ?
Tony : (8)………………., Because i love sports. And you ?
Lyra : (9)………………..., Because my mom also likes to cook.
Tony : Very good, I like it.
Lyra : I think enough. (10)…………………
Tony : See you later too Lyra
what is your name nice to meet you Yes i have a sister
where do you live No, I'm an only child so we are neighbor
See you later Tony my hobby is footbal and basketball my hobby is cooking
can I visit you later

Task 2

Write about yourself like an example ( formal Introduction ) min 100 words

let me introduce myself. My name is……….